Air Quote by Courtney A. Kemp
“'Power' would never have gotten on the air if the folks at Starz weren't saying to themselves, 'This is an underserved audience.' It was a financial decision, not a benevolent decision based on a need to change the industry.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussing 'Power' on TV, 2023
The show was launched for profit, not to serve an overlooked audience, highlighting commercial motives over altruistic goals.
In simple terms: Financial motives drove the show, not audience needs.
Key Takeaway
Question profit motives.
Themes
media
business
ethics
Mood
analytical
skeptical
Type
industry
business
When to use this quote
- network programming
- advertising decisions
- content creation
Key Concepts
economics
audience segmentation
corporate strategy
Questions to Reflect On
- Is profit ever compatible with social good?
- How can audiences influence content?
A Different Perspective
Profit focus can ignore genuine cultural impact.
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